26 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1902
Page
1
Steil Brothers Hardware and Implement Company touts 14 years of experience and a large stock of wind mills with a five year guarantee. The ad promotes new goods and prices, claiming leadership in low prices and best lines from leading American manufacturers.
Geneva Wood military governor of Cuba visits Washington to arrange with President Roosevelt and the War Department the transfer of active control in Cuba to the Cuban republic. He plans to return via New York to consult with President Palma ahead of May 1 inauguration and the end of American control.
In a business and personal decision Joseph H Manney declines to take the first assistant postmaster role offered by Postmaster General Payne. Versailles Ky March 24 inmates escape from Ashland seminary dormitory after a fire caused significant damage with most residents awakened in their beds. Loss not to exceed 700 dollars and insured.
Rebels seize the prefectural town of Kan Chou in Kwang Tung as mandarins flee and appeal for reinforcements. Viceroy in Canton says further garrison depletion impossible while efforts to quell the rebellion continue. German and British interests push railway and mining activity in Shan Tung region.
London reports the Irish Nationalist John Dillon’s exit from Parliament after calling Chamberlain “a damned liar.” Analysts note Dillon’s stance on Chamberlain’s truthfulness while The Tailor and Cutter mocks Chamberlain’s fashion and leadership, claiming his style shows loss of boldness.
The article notes a breast pocket and a "washing vest" of Mr Chamberlain, described as out of harmony with his coat while his trousers are wide and unshaped. The wording reflects a lurid, observational tone on attire.
Washington reports three main actions by Congress. The river and harbor bill passed without added funds, totaling 340.588.267 with authorizations. The revenue bill passed after a single division. Tillman opposed repeal of the tea tax at 10 percent. A measure to protect the president, long debated, is approved to deter assassins with death penalties. Russian colonel Grimm confessed to high treason after Warsaw court martial.
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